GTJim

Saw on their website that they have a clear coat which has the same characteristics of the original stuff. One of the uses they had listed was as a clear bra. Now I know this won't stop rock chips but it would be an effective protection against bugs and other crap.

My front plate filler is pretty beat up and I was going to get it replaced. Might have to use the old one as a test and see how this works.

Sinister-Z

I'm also curious about this.

I have an old hood that I was planning to try it on.

Vetteman Jack

It may work just fine, but I think I would rather have something like a GM bra to help protect the front end.

But if you do try this, please post up your results. Could be a cheap way to protect the car. Would be interested in how well it holds up over time.

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Catnip

Another option is to spray the front nose, hood, etc with spran on vegetable spray (pam) or apply a light coat of pertoleum jelly.

I've used both for years with no adverse affects. Washes off with soapy water. I don't leave home without a good coat on my motorhome.

In Florida we have "love bugs" that will erode paint and are impossible to get off once they dry.

Catnip

GTJim

I'm going to try it on the center plate filler piece. Mine is pretty beat up and I'm replacing it with a new one any way so if it doesn't work or looks like crap no big deal.

If it goes on and comes off as easy as they show in the videos I watched then this may be a way to prevent paint damage from bugs and other road crap.

MSG C5

Any problems with the Pam or Vasoline baking in the sun? I also live in Florida and although my C5 is usually on vacation in the garage during the spring Lovebug swarm, my daily driver takes a beating.

We just traded our old mini van for a new SUV and the minivan had stains in the clear coat from the first year we moved to Florida because I didn't clean off the bug guts soon enough.

GTJim

If this works as well as I think it may, I might try it on other things like the wheels. Since it's clear it will let the original finish show but give it an added layer of protection.

bucwheat

It may protect from sand damage but I know it won't stop rocks,keep the GM bra.

GTJim

Nope, won't protect against rock chips. It will however provide a protective layer against bugs and other crap.

dougbfresh

So what happens when you have to scrub the bugs off the front?

GTJim

That's what I'm going to find out by testing it on the front plate filler.

darkstar.c5

well, if the clear "glossifier" holds up like the flat black does... it should be ok... just be sure to put 4-5 coats on it.. you want the layers to be thick enough to peel off when you're done with it.

Texas_Venom

This stuff is not that durable. Once you start scrubbing to get the bugs off plan on the layer to come with it. Really this stuff is not a good solution to protecting the paint... unless you want a one time and peel it off solution.

Catnip

I haven't had any problems, although I don't leave it on the car for extended periods of time. I use the Pam spray mostly on weekend drives or a few daily commutes.. When I get home, a quick squirt with warm soapy water and rinse and I'm done. I use the petroleun jelly all over the front of my motorhome and has been on for more than 5-7 days. Again just clean with warm soapy water, rinse and its ready for another coat before I hit the road again.

Catnip

TwoSmoke

I tried the black as a bra. Worked good and held up good when washing off bugs.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-bra-pics.html

Humy

reminds me of Krammer buttering up for a shave

Raddude

This should solve all your thoughts and questions! I found this write up this morning.. Pretty darn good stuff! Why you should choose Plasti dip vs. clear bra!!! Must read!!

http://www.dipwithme.com/2013/02/why...ip-vs.html?m=1

Raddude

Also there's a few videos on the durability of Plasti dip... I use this stuff a lot and its insanely durable!!!

Episode 1:
Episode 2:

crazystevex

I had seen a new Armor-All product like this at Auto Zone the other day, not sure how well it works though